Fate of NSA surveillance remains uncertain after Senate clash
After Rand Paul blocked renewal of the Patriot Act, the Senate failed to pass a House bill or extend NSA spy powers. With Memorial Day pending, the midnigh t May 31 lapse looms while Congress faces a renewed standoff over domestic phone data collection.
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Highway fund gets two month extension through July
Congress approved a two month extension to extend federal highway and mass transit funding until July while a longer term financing plan is developed. The extension averts a cutoff at May 31 and keeps DOT spending flowing with no new funds.
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Memorial Day Holiday Hours for Gazette Customer Care
The Gazette announces Memorial Day hours with the Circulation Customer Care closing at 10 a.m. Monday. Changes to subscriptions including starts stops and vacation packs must be called in by 10 a.m. Monday. Contact options include phone numbers and email.
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Gazette contact and subscription information
The Gazette lists publication details including address 501 Second Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52401 returning mail to P O Box 511 and subscription rates of 7 per week or 364 per year with out of state 468 annually. Contact numbers include 319 398 8333 339 3150 and 1800 397 8333.
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Gazette Wedding and Engagement Notices Help
The Gazette invites readers to contact offices for engagement and wedding write ups or anniversary notices. Readers may call 319 368 8873 or 1 800 397 8212 for details and forms.
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Senate backs fast track for Obama trade agenda
The Senate approved Trade Promotion Authority with broad Republican and Democratic support, paving the way for a potential Trans Pacific Partnership with 11 Pacific Rim nations. Iowa Senators Ernst and Grassley voted yes as opponents failed to block the measure. The bill would allow up or down votes with limited debate and no amendments.
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